Root River Racing’s Sunset Ridge Mtn Dew ATV MX Report
Alex Gilette Takes 450B Class Win at Sunset Ridge MX

The Sunset Ridge MX round was just Gillette’s third race back in competition after suffering a wrist injury. “I just got the hang of my machine and I’ve really been training,” said Gillette, who nabbed the holeshot in both races. “This was best weekend so far, and I’m really pumped. I have all the confidence in the world, and I’m just ready to tear it up.” Gillette is excited to be headed to his home track next weekend in Minnesota. “I’ve been training a lot with (Pro Rider) Josh Upperman,” said Gillette. “I’m hoping for a repeat next round.”

Alex Gillette

Megan Manshack grabbed her fifth consecutive victory in the Women Class. After grabbing second at the start, Manshack charged her way to the front to take the win. “It felt amazing taking another win, and it put me a little bit closer to what could be my second national title,” said Manshack. “The track was a blast like always, and it couldn't have handled the rain any better. I am looking forward to Minnesota, and I am hoping the weather is a lot more cooperative so we can have a great weekend of racing.”

#1 Megan Manshack

Sam Rowe finished second in Pro Sport, and his Pro-Am race was cancelled on Sunday due to rain. Rowe was pleased with his result in Pro Sport as it helped him gain some ground in the Pro Sport Championship. He currently sits fifth in points, just 21 markers behind the leader. “I got a good start from the outside,” said Rowe, who led the race for the first three laps before being passed by eventual winner Cam Covil. “Cam and I battled for the first few laps. He got by me and we held on for second. I was trying for the win, but the rain affected that. I really wish we could have run on Sunday.”

Johannah Vossman finished third in Schoolgirl (13-17) and was 11th in Youth All Star (13-15). “This weekend was a decent one, but we didn’t have any practice on Friday and morning practice was a muddy mess, so I didn't go out for it,” said Vossman. “I had back-to-back motos, so I came off track and went straight to the gate for the Schoolgirl race. Honestly, I can't thank Root River enough for keeping my bike 100%.”

Brandon O’Neill finished second in 90 Open Sr. (12-15), as well as earning a third-place finish in 90 Shifter (12-15). He finished eighth in Super Mini (12-15). “This weekend was really good as far as points go,” said O’Neill who sits second in both 90 Open Sr. and 90 Shifter points. “The mud and rain was a factor in all of the races. They called the race after one lap in 90 Shifter due to rain, and we were happy to be in the right place to finish third. We’re looking forward to Millville and getting back into action.”

Tyler Mack finished fifth in 450 B, as well grabbing a fourth-place finish in Production B, padding his points lead in that class. Mack currently sits second in the 450 B title chase.

Haedyn Mickelson finished second in the 450 A class and currently sits second in points. Mickelson finished fourth in Production A and currently sits fourth in points in that class.

Haedyn Mickelson

Dalton Hicks came away with two top five finishes with a fourth place overall in Production A and fifth overall in 450 A while Tommy Vossman finished sixth in Open B and eleventh overall in Production B.

Root River Racing heads to its home track for Round 7 of the 2015 Mt. Dew AMA ATV Motocross Championship at Spring Creek MX in Millville, MN on June 27th.

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